Van Buren--- Edwina M. Blier, 79, was called by the Lord on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at a Van Buren heath care facility. She was born July 4, 1938 in Grand Falls, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Maxime "Mackarelle" and Rose-Anna (Lavoie) Michaud.
Edwina was a devoted mother and homemaker. She idolized her family and cherished family gatherings and their many visits. She was a devoted parishioner of St. Bruno-St. Remi Church, a member of the St. Bruno Choir, the Columbiettes, and a former member of the Daughters of Isabella.
She is survived by: her husband of over 60 years, Gerald E. Blier of Van Buren; two children, Debbie Grothaus and her husband Mike of New Mexico, and Gerry Blier and his wife Barbara of Van Buren; eight grandchildren, Isaac, Jeremy, Sam, Anna, Amy, Mary, Jarret and Stephanie; five great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, Edwina is predeceased by five brothers and four sisters.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at St. Bruno-St. Remi Catholic Church, Van Buren. There will be no calling hours. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Edwina's name may be made to: Knights of Columbus Parish Needs Fund, 284 Main St., Van Buren, ME 04785. Arrangements are a service of Lajoie Funeral Home, 118 High St., Van Buren.